Packing Inspiration for Palm Springs

By this time next week I'll be in my swim suit soaking up some much needed vitamin D in Palm Springs. I've been trying to pack, but when it's chilly outside I just can't imagine what 80 degree weather is going to feel like. To get me in the packing mood I created a little inspiration to help get me get going.

I've still got a week to do a little shopping. Do you have any suggestions on some must-have items I need to bring with me on my bachelorette party?

{clockwise from left: 1. DVF Maxi Dress 2. Elva Fields Necklace 3. Oliver Peoples Sunglasses 4. Miu Miu Wallet 5. OPI Privacy Please Nail Polish 6. Calypso Bikini 7. Calypso Raffia Tote 8. Tapeet Metallic Sandals}

Happy Holidays!

Have a wonderful holiday everybody, I'm off to the Pacific Northwest this Christmas. I'm preparing myself for some cold, crisp weather and crossing my fingers it doesn't rain. I wouldn't mind waking up to a blanket of snow on the ground.

I'm ready to sit around the fire drinking a warm up of tea or hot chocolate or maybe even some spiced apple cider. This is one of my favorite things to do on a lazy day off with friends and family.

I'd love for the holidays to be lazy, but that never seems to happen. I've got parties to attend (one of which is my bridal shower), some last minute tree trimming to do and cookie making to be completed.

I want to take a moment to thank all of my Sacramento Street readers. Without you this blog wouldn't be the same. Everyday I wake up thinking about how lucky I am to have such wonderful and supportive readers.

Also, be sure to check out my guest post on From The Right Bank, coco+kelley's gift guide hit list , and of course my gift guides for this holiday season.

Travel safe everyone and of course have a wonderful holiday. I'll be back here on December 28th with a very special guest!

xo, Caitlin

{photo's courtesy of Homes & Gardens, coco+kelley and Canadian House & Home}

Packing the Basics

{photo courtesy of The Sartorialist}

It’s time to think about packing. Since my Mom’s already half packed for Paris and we still have ten days until we leave, it’s time for me to buckle down and organize my thoughts on what to bring. One rule I have for myself is to never bring anything I haven’t worn. I used to pack things I’d never worn because I thought that a trip was the perfect opportunity to try something new, that isn’t the case. I want to feel like I’m at home, but in a different city; so I tend to pack what I always wear. That way I don’t have to think about outfits. I can throw on what I love and hit the streets. There are a few staples that I won’t be leaving behind; My Louis Vuitton Neverfull tote, skinny black pants, black ballet flats and my Park Vogel long cardigan. I have a feeling this is what I’ll be wearing most of my trip. Now on to thinking about the non-basics.

{photo's from Louis Vuitton, J.Crew, La Garconne, and Park Vogel}